A Handful of Love for You
81. Peace with Sadness

Alena POV's

“Ardan, Arkan, forgive Auntie yes. Auntie can't do much for you. You guys have to be strong.” I looked at the faces of his sisters Aras and Aris who were drinking formula milk. Ah every time I remember Aras and Aris these tears must flow. Where're you? Auntie kengen with you.

“Len,” I heard the sound of Tea Iyah.

“Teteh,” I was surprised to see Iyah Tea already in the doorway of Ardan and Arkan's room.

“Len, Teteh heard the sound of crying baby.”

“This Ardan and Arkan.” I'm showing you the twins that Teh Iyah gave birth to two weeks ago. Twin babies who have never felt a touch and milk from their mothers.

“Len,”

Suddenly Teh Iyah cried hysterically.

“Excuse Mom, sorry..”

The Iyah scrambled to pick up one of her twins and kissed her baby's face. “Excuse Mom, sorry..”

After carrying Ardan, Iyan Tea carried and kissed Arkan.

“Which is Ardan and which is Arkan?” ask Teh Iyah.

“Lena is not sure who was born first. It's just that Lena gave Ardan the name make this one.” I pointed at one of the slightly larger baby Teh Iyah.

“Who named it?”

“Aa. Aa named Ardana and Arkana. For their full name Lena add Putra Nataprawira as Aras and Aris.” name I saw the face of Teh Iyah that did not change when I called the name Aras and Aris.

“Pardon Lena for giving her a name. When the aqiqah will be held for them, Lena has not been able to get her full name from Aa. Sorry also because Lena did not ask Teteh because.”.

“I'm sorry Tether, Len. Sorry for the approachable attitude. Thank you for giving a good name and performing aqiqah for them.”

“During these two weeks, Teteh struggled to come to terms with everything that happened. Teteh realized that Teteh was wrong because he had ignored Ardan and Arkan. Tricks are also difficult for you to approach. Teteh sinned with Aa because she had been disobeying her husband.”

“Gak, Tea. Aa must have understood the condition of Teteh. Teteh must be sure that Aa is not silent. Two weeks ago, Aa continued to search for the whereabouts of Aras and Aris. Lena is sure Aa must have found Aras and Aris.”

I see Teh Iyah shrinking her tears that are back flowing.

“Teteh want to give them ASI?” my many. “Poor Ardan and Arkan just a little taste of their mother's milk.

“Hm...” Tea Iyah nodded her head.

I helped Teh Iyah to breastfeed Ardan. After she finished breastfeeding Ardan, Teh Iyah carried Arkan and began to suckle him. I am so grateful that Iyah Tea will finally accept Ardan and Arkan.

Two weeks, Atep and I were trying to take good care of Ardan and Arkan. Giving them the love they have not yet received from their father and mother.

I saw Atep who was about to enter the room while carrying a plastic bag containing formula milk for Ardan and Arkan.

“Wait there, Tep.” I'm blocking Atep because Iyah Tea is still breastfeeding Arkan.

“Why?” tanyanya.

“Teh Iyah breastfeeding Arkan.”

“Oh, sorry. Thank God, finally Iyah Tea will also breastfeed them.”

“Sttt! Quickly prepare milk for Tea Iyah. Prepare the food too. Say same to Inah to set it up.”

“Siap Boss.”

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to be continued...